- present participle of move.
moving
Americanadjective
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capable of or having movement.
a moving object.
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causing or producing motion.
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involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc..
moving expenses.
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involving a motor vehicle in motion.
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actuating, instigating, or impelling.
the moving spirit behind the party.
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stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, especially touchingly or pathetically.
a moving story.
adjective
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arousing or touching the emotions
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changing or capable of changing position
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causing motion
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of moving
First recorded in 1300–50, moving is from the Middle English word meving. See move, -ing 2
Vocabulary lists containing moving
Example Sentences
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Once you were finally in the exam room, your doctor tried to squeeze a lot into a short visit before moving on to the next patient.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
“I know we said we were going to the movies, but really we’re moving to England so get in the damn car.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“If you hit something while moving your robot, everything changes.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Both are heading to university in September, but neither will be moving into student accommodation.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“I still feel terrible about coaxing your ba to go to your premiere when I knew he’d hate it. I heard him yelling at you the next day. Is that why you’re moving out?”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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